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Cutting straight lines into tile is as easy as cutting into cake—especially when you use a proper RUBI Tools electric tile saw with a diamond blade of good quality. But what about cutting curves for your tile installation?  If you're tiling a bathroom, then it's inevitable that you'll need to make curved cuts a...

If you've read our opinion on the pitfalls of groutless tile installation, you'll know how strongly we believe that grouting can make all the difference to your tiling job.Yes, grouting takes up a lot of time and can be meticulous work. But it also makes your tiled surfaces last longer, and well-appli...

As a pro tile installer, tile lippage is one of the worst things to happen to you. A slightly uneven floor or material problem can compromise the entire project of tile installation if you’re not careful. One of the most common mistakes contractors and DIYers make is not using a tile leveling system to prevent tile ...

Professional tile installers and construction pros agree that diamond blades are a very important component for a neat work. The capability and toughness of a diamond saw are vital to having sharp cuts in your tile and flooring material. The great DC-250 tile saw or any other of the RUBI tile saws will provide great...

To some extent, tile installation is an art. It takes years of practice and an eye for good design to plan a layout and merge tiles of different textures and thickness together in an appealing pattern. But, if a painter can use substitutes to create his art, such as coffee grounds, wine, or even flower petals, when ...

When it comes to thinset, choosing between modified or unmodified thinset can leave many tile installers scratching their heads. Is one better than the other? Or is it just a matter of personal preference, convenience or plain work habits? Unmodified thinset has been around forever. Old-school professionals know ...

Want to add some personality to your home without going overboard on a budget? It would help if you had the right interior tile. The right tile can add the pop of color, texture, and style your home needs. Our partners from Daltile have many tile options and designs at your disposal. You can find a way to show off y...

When you look at a sample of stoneware tile and porcelain tile, you might not notice much of a difference.  It’s nearly impossible to see the difference when the tile installation is done and only the top of the tile is visible. Using stoneware tile in the same way you would use porcelain tile can lea...

Whether you’re trying your hand at DIY or have just been commissioned for a new tiling project, one thing is for sure: without the right tile installation tools, a seemingly small project can quickly go from being a few days work to an impossible (and expensive) task. Not only do your tiling tools need to be of good...

Style trends of the past could become so specific that within a year or two, they were no longer stylish. As we head into the future, we're seeing a resurgence of timeless tile styles that combine classic interior design with modern sensibilities.  Each year, US homeowners spend a collective $400 billio...